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E8 EEK

1999 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

70,833 mi
Last recorded70,833 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 EEK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 70,833 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 69,566 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 67,273 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 67,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 67,144 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 65,658 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 62,987 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 62,966 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 58,758 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 56,232 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 56,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,775 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 50,347 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,016 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 47,016 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 44,584 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,695 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,757 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 38,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,063 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,875 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 27,875 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,804 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 26,804 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,848 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,712 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 23,424 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 23,424 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 23,424 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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E8 EEK is a 1999 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1999 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 44,443 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E8 EEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 27 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E8 EEK registered?

E8 EEK is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is E8 EEK safe to buy?

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